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Vintages Release December 2, 2023

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Red Wine

Le Gravillas 2020, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: From Cave des Vignerons à Sablet, Le Gravillas 2020 is a robust, smoky southern French red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. In the glass, it is a deep garnet colour with cherry compote aromas, black olive, bramble leaf, dark plum and spicy peppery notes on the palate. Tannins are polished. Pair with roast duck or a sausage cassoulet. The Gigondas wine region in the Rhone Valley is adjacent to the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Food pairings: barbecued beef steak, pork tenderloin, roast breast of veal. Drink: 2023 - 2028 78808 14.5% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. December 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Viña Mayor Verdejo 2021, Rueda D.O., Spain: Viña Mayor 2021 Verdejo is excellent value at $17. Love the complexity of this Verdejo from the Rueda wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh on the nose with grapefruit zest, lychee fruit, fine herbs with orange blossom, tropical fruit and minerally notes crisp and clean on the palate. Finishes light and floral. Very nicely done. Verdejo food pairings: grilled shrimp, salads, potato saffron cakes, grilled white-fleshed fish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 23254 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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